Blake Winters is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Financial Dimensions Group, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott, and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Winters is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a wide investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Deboer is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Foothill Securities, Inc., and has been involved in insurance sales and individual income tax preparation for over a decade. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to develop portfolios across multiple asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Gia Luu Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Phan worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Additionally, Phan has been affiliated with Mission College since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Aurora Heitman is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has held roles at Premier Research, Synteract, Inc., and Quintiles, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she has experience as a homemaker and in photography. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering model-driven advisory services supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Chun Kit Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Runtao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and positions outside the financial industry such as with Shanghai Flavor and the American Academy of English. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Mitchell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Shahmir Moussavi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on connecting clients to tailored strategies and processes that align with their unique financial ambitions. His work involves helping clients plan for significant milestones, including funding education, preparing for retirement and potential healthcare expenses, and developing personalized plans to support long-term family goals. Shahmir holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School and attended the California State University System without completing a degree. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth management, aiming to make the investment process straightforward and aligned with each client's personal perspectives and priorities.

Francisco Reyes IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Drivetime, Chewy.com, Farmers Insurance, and Enterprise Rent A Car. Outside of finance, he works as a clerk in a convenience store. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Fanning is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Prior to joining Cetera, he founded and continues to operate PTF Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and archivist for the Diablo Advisory Committee, a country club committee focused on planning and zoning matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Min Myo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Min worked as a Financial Advisor with MML Investors Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. With over 15 years of planning experience, Min specializes in retirement planning, estate planning considerations, and wealth planning. He focuses on establishing long-term planning relationships and creating customized plans that adapt to the changing needs of his clients. His professional approach is informed by his understanding of the multiple financial goals faced by families. Min holds a California Insurance License.

Mitchell Bertonneau is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jessica Hughes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services and Avantax Advisory Services, spanning over two decades in the financial and insurance sectors. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Tenshi Financial and Insurance Services, where she assists clients with benefit plan comparisons. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers or create custom strategies.

Christopher Dao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013 and served in the Army Reserves from 2006 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Blake Harmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Renaissance Financial and Larson Lawnscape, and he attended the University of Kansas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Prestigiacomo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2015. He also provides investment advisory services through Advantage Wealth Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Paul Low is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Life Underwriter® and serves as a Senior Vice President. Since joining Merrill in 1988, Paul has focused on working closely with clients to develop and implement personalized, long-term wealth management strategies. Paul’s expertise includes managing concentrated stock positions and assisting clients through significant transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales. He also provides access to Bank of America Private Bank services for trust and estate planning, as well as credit and lending solutions. His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, retirement income, and more. Paul collaborates with clients’ attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy plans. Paul graduated cum laude from Boston University in 1986. He lives in Piedmont, California, with his wife Dana and their two sons. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with the Piedmont High School Sports Boosters and participates in various local activities. Outside of his professional role, Paul enjoys boating, camping, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Rania Israel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. She also had prior experience at Pruco Securities, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Malina Satyajit Kumar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Lincoln Financial Group and Ameriprise Financial. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shayan Shamsi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and Fidelity Investments. He is based in Oakland, CA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.